Machida Zelvia vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
06:00 WAT, Sunday 8 November: Machida Zelvia v Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the J1 League, played at Machida GION Stadium. In the table, Machida Zelvia are 3rd, among the top four, on 37 points after 18 matches; Sanfrecce Hiroshima are 4th (among the top four) with 30.
Current form
Machida Zelvia, last 5: WDWDW Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Shanghai Shenhua, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 0.2 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 5 clean sheets in that run.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima, last 5: WLWLW Their latest outing: 3–0 win over Mito Hollyhock, away. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 2 lost from 4. 2.3 goals per outing makes them dangerous. Defensively they have kept 4 clean sheets in that run.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Machida Zelvia 1.3 xG, Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1.6 xG – a total near 3.0. That is an open game on paper: 54% for three or more goals, 64% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Machida Zelvia 34%, draw 22%, Sanfrecce Hiroshima 45%.
GG/NG: GG (64%) at 1.63.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (77%, odds 1.22). Most likely score in line with that pick: Machida Zelvia 1–1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Machida Zelvia34%fair 2.98 · @2.92
Draw22%fair 4.60 · @3.38
Sanfrecce Hiroshima45%fair 2.24 · @2.29
2.95Expected goals
1.35Machida Zelvia xG
1.60Sanfrecce Hiroshima xG
64%Both score
54%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–111%
1–29%
0–18%
2–18%
1–07%
0–27%
From our goals model: Machida Zelvia 1.3 – 1.6 Sanfrecce Hiroshima expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Sanfrecce Hiroshima to win✗
45%
2.24
2.29
Double chance
Either team to win✗
78%
1.28
1.28
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
64%
1.57
1.63
Draw no bet
Sanfrecce Hiroshima (draw no bet)
57%
1.75
–
Asian handicap
Machida Zelvia +1 (Asian handicap)✓
72%
1.39
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
77%
1.30
1.22
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
54%
1.84
1.80
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
67%
1.49
1.33
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
82%
1.21
1.10
First team to score
Sanfrecce Hiroshima to score first✗
51%
1.94
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
40%
2.50
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Sanfrecce Hiroshima / FT Sanfrecce Hiroshima✗
26%
3.86
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
11.05
–
Recent results
Machida Zelvia – last 6
WDWDWW
5 Nov
vs Shanghai Shenhua
2–1
W
1 Nov
vs Gamba Osaka
0–0
D
29 Oct
@ Shanghai Shenhua
1–0
W
24 Oct
@ Vissel Kobe
0–0
D
21 Oct
@ Shimizu S-pulse
5–0
W
18 Oct
vs Avispa Fukuoka
3–0
W
1.8Scored / game
0.2Conceded / game
17%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Sanfrecce Hiroshima – last 6
WLWLWW
31 Oct
@ Mito Hollyhock
3–0
W
28 Oct
@ Yokohama F. Marinos
3–4
L
24 Oct
vs Shimizu S-pulse
4–0
W
21 Oct
@ V-varen Nagasaki
0–4
L
17 Oct
vs Kyoto Sanga
3–0
W
14 Oct
@ Matsumoto Yamaga
1–0
W
2.3Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
17%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Machida Zelvia and Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
What is the prediction for Machida Zelvia vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Machida Zelvia vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima?
On our numbers Machida Zelvia have a 34% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Sanfrecce Hiroshima 45%.
How many goals will there be in Machida Zelvia vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 54% likely and both teams score 64% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Machida Zelvia vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima?
Our predicted score is Machida Zelvia 1–1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is Machida Zelvia vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima?
Machida Zelvia vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima (J1 League) kicks off on Sunday 8 November 2026 at 06:00 (West Africa Time) at Machida GION Stadium.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.